Writing Lessons (1-2 times a week)
- Take a writing rubric.
- Teach each part of the rubric separately.
- Give a topic (exploring different writing genres), and ask the students to write only to that part of the rubric.
- Have the student's listen to each other's papers, and give each other a grade on that part of the rubric.
- You read and share if you agree or disagree with the grade.
Writer's Workshop (1-2 times a week)
- Spark the children's imagination for types of books they can write.
- Let the children write and illustrate books in teams or solo.
- When the book is complete, have them hire an editor. The editor must share 1 strength, 1 suggestion, and copyedit for grammar and spelling.
- The teacher can do a back up edit.
- The child is ready to present as a featured author.
- The book is displayed as a choice for silent reading time.
Writing and editing are learned for the purpose of connecting with others.